Sec. 455.055. STAFFING LEVELS; TRAINING. (a) The department, in consultation with the Federal Transit Administration, shall determine an appropriate staffing level for the state safety oversight program that is commensurate with the number, size, and complexity of rail fixed guideway public transportation systems in this state.
(b) The department shall ensure that the personnel who are responsible for rail fixed guideway public transportation safety oversight are qualified to perform oversight functions through appropriate training, including the successful completion of the public transportation safety certification training program established under 49 U.S.C. Section 5329(c).
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 434 (S.B. 1523), Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Mass Transportation
Chapter 455 - Powers and Duties of Department of Transportation Regarding Mass Transportation
Subchapter B. State Safety Oversight Program
Section 455.052. Designation of State Safety Oversight Agency; Requirements and Prohibitions
Section 455.055. Staffing Levels; Training
Section 455.056. Audit of Compliance With Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
Section 455.057. Annual Status Report
Section 455.058. Use of Contractor